...Hannah Hatfield Mr. Newell English 101-066 12 November 2009 What Language Am I Speaking Now? After becoming a Christian every person is granted a spiritual gift through the Holy Spirit. It is in these gifts one’s talents and abilities inside and out of the church are magnified tenfold to be used for the glory of God. Although some would deny the actuality of the spiritual gifts all together most would agree the existence of such gifts as wisdom, teaching, leading or compassion. However it is with the more controversial gifts that most evangelical Christians have suspicions towards, such as prophecy, the discerning of spirits and the working of miracles. However it is the gift of tongues which is the cause for most arguments concerning the spiritual gifts. In more conservative churches, the gift of tongues is not practiced, however in Pentecostal, as well as other charismatic churches the gift of tongues is considered accomplished. By discrediting those who speak in tongues, establishing the language itself and by citing Paul in his letter to the Corinthian church shows the gift of tongues or formally known as glossolalia, is no longer existent in today’s world but rather an outlet for emotion. Being able to disprove the gift of tongues through a psychological stand point by finding information correlating to glossolalia may be difficult however it is Daniel S. Smith and J. Roland Fleck in “Personality Correlates of Conventional and Unconventional Glossolalia” who finds...
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...schedule and the millions of things she has going on, she still manages to put family first and continues to look out for us every day. Motherhood is a gift and I know after watching my mom do it, it’s not easy especially when trying to balance a career. I’m honored to follow in her footsteps and make her proud like I am of her. Kourtney, my sister, best friend, and mentor has also taught me so much about motherhood from being the most incredible mom to Mason and Penelope. She is super woman with her ability to effortlessly balance work with taking care of two amazing kids and I am so lucky to have her as my guide and confidant as I too become a mother. And also my wonderful grandma MJ, such a strong and inspirational woman in my life! I love you so much! Make sure to tell your mom how much you appreciate her, not just on Mother’s Day but often. We love our mommas! To all the expecting moms and moms out there, have a blessed day! XoMother’s Day is one of my favorite holidays because it’s a special day to honor my role model and best friend. As I’m counting the days until I finally get to be a mother, I’m a bit nervous and anxious but also excited knowing that I learned from the very best. My mom is a strong and ambitious career woman that despite her busy schedule and the millions of things she has going on, she still manages to put family first and continues to look out for us every day. Motherhood is a gift and I know after watching my mom do it, it’s not easy especially...
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...motivation strategies tries to create principles to fathom what motivates individuals at workplace and drive their performance at work. Knowledgeable and successful managers worldwide have for decades applied range of motivational strategies to increase productivity at work place. Employing various mixes of motivational strategies depends on the kind of employees to be supervised and the situation the managers find themselves in. Managers should have it as a priority to understand when to they should praise, trust, and delegate and above all they should know and understand the benefits and disadvantages of the reward system and motivation theories. Examining motivational strategies and their affect in Productivity and performance improvement At Gift of life clinic back street is a private clinic owned by a renowned doctor who adds up as the overall manager and their work philosophy includes improving productivity together with better management skills. This is a common organizational strategic for development world while among medics. To develop motivated employees there is need for management to; * Provide an effective rewarding channel Rewarding a worker has both short term and long term goal of motivating the workers at any organization. The main aim of a rewarding system is to bring positive reinforcement and there should be various factors...
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...College Prepared by: Erika Saylor, Cosmetology Departmental Aide Gateway Technical College April 7, 2015 Table of Contents Summary iii Introduction iv Purpose iv Scope iv Salon Software iv Background v Software Reviews vi Criteria vi SuperSalon Software viii Student Course Completion Management viii Time-clock Tracking & Reporting viii Client Management viii Appointment Scheduling viii Gift Certificates & Cards ix Retail & Inventory Barcode Management ix Point-of-Sale ix Online Software Backup ix Price ix GuestVision Software x Student Course Completion Management x Time-clock Tracking & Reporting x Client Management x Appointment Scheduling x Salon Management Reports x Gift Certificates & Cards xi Retail & Inventory Barcode Management xi Point-of-Sale xi Online Software Backup xi Pricing xi Millennium Software xii Student Course Completion Management xii Time-clock Tracking & Reporting xii Client Management xii Appointment Scheduling xii Salon Management Reports xii Gift Certificates & Cards xii Retail & Inventory Barcode Management xiii Point-of-Sale xiii Online Software Backup xiii Price xiii Conclusion xiv Recommendation xiv Works Cited xv Appendix A xvi Appendix B xvii Appendix C xviii...
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...ETHICS AND COMPLIANCE SCENARIO 3 THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A ‘GIFT’ AND A ‘BRIBE’ Question: (a) Several times a year, office and warehouse personnel are sent “gifts” from vendors. (b) What is the difference between a “gift” and a “bribe”? * * * Answer: (a) The answer to this item is not so ‘clear cut’. While a ‘gift’ may not rise to the level of a kickback, if the ‘gift’ was given with the intent of influencing the Contractor to use the vendor’s services on the federal contract in question - - it would then be illegal. (b) While the words ‘gift’ and ‘bribe’ may seem rather ‘simple’ and obvious to most of us, in business – accepting one or the other (sometimes without even knowing it) - could cost a company millions. The definition of ‘bribe’ and ‘gift’ is as follows: Gift: Something of value given without the expectation of return Bribe: Something of value given with the hope of a future influence or benefit Gifts and bribes can be money or actual items such as tickets to a sporting event, rounds of golf or meals. When a ‘gift’ is given or accepted – regardless of the intention of the gift-giver - it can give the wrong impression and the ‘appearance’ that whatever has transpired is not on the ‘up and up’. In other words, what may have been an innocent gesture – could be interpreted as just the opposite and can blur the lines of integrity, fairness and trust. Depending on whether you do business solely in...
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...Allan Ritch CHMN 201-D01 LUO March 31, 2014 Spiritual Gifts Paper PART ONE: What are your top two spiritual gifts? Do you agree with the results? Why or why not? My two dominate spiritual gifts as determined by taking the “Spiritual Gifts Analysis” on www.churchgrowth.org are (1) Administration and (2) Exhortation. I completely agree with this assessment. Having been in the administration field most of my adult life, in one capacity or another, I see that this gift has had an influence upon me. I am definitely a take-charge type of person when it comes to something that I am enthusiastic and passionate. The analyses pointed out that people with this gift tend to count on others to take care of the small details and are gifted delegator. I am definitely that type of person in most situations. I do not like to micro-manage others or be micro-managed. I tend to take on many tasks myself just so I can control the outcome and results. I tend to lack patience at times when a detailed explanation is required and expect that others already know how and what the goals are. The gift exhortation is a direct complement to administration. While administration directs and organizes, exhortation teaches, counsels, and encourages. I have not always seen this gift within my character, although as I look back I can see that this gift has been in the development stage for quite some time. The analysis advises against interrupting people and allowing pride to be the primary motivator...
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...community and organizations, one must first define what business ethics are. Business ethics as defined by Trevino and Nelson (2007), as “the principles, norms, and standards of conduct governing guidelines for work-related conduct, governing an individual or group” (p. 13). Guidelines established by employers to manage their employees (Trevino & Nelson, 2007). In essence, these guidelines are established to manage the employee’s expectations in the workplace. These guidelines can be as simple as what time to arrive and depart from work to more complex issues, such as managing internal relationships or how to deal with specific conflict of interest issues, especially when in a position of influence. In the advertising industry, where I have worked for the last eight years, there are many ethical issues that through the normal course of business, one must confront and successfully manage. Three issues that I believe to be at the top of the list are conflict of interest, ethics relating to accounting and moral ethics regarding products advertised. Conflict of interest is an aspect of the advertising industry that many advertising professionals must learn to successfully manage. For example, when part of your job is to influence the media purchased for a specific account or group of accounts, the purchasing budget for this type of channel can run well into the millions of dollars. These types of financial commitments can open doors and accelerate promotions for those...
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...Microsoft Supplier Code of Conduct Microsoft aspires to be more than just a good company—it aspires to be a great company. Toward that goal, we are committed to our mission of helping people and businesses throughout the world realize the highest levels of productivity and success. Achieving our mission isn’t just about building innovative technology. It’s also about who we are as a company and as individuals, how we manage our business internally, and how we work with customers, partners, governments, communities, and suppliers. Through the Standards of Business Conduct (www.microsoft.com/mscorp/legal/buscond), Microsoft has established company standards that include ethical business practices and regulatory compliance. These standards apply to all Microsoft employees, directors, and officers. Similarly, Microsoft expects its suppliers to embrace this commitment to integrity by complying with and training its employees on the Microsoft Supplier Code of Conduct. COMPLIANCE WITH THE SUPPLIER CODE OF CONDUCT Suppliers and their employees, agents, and subcontractors (collectively referred to as “Suppliers”) must adhere to this Supplier Code of Conduct while conducting business with or on behalf of Microsoft. Suppliers must promptly inform their Microsoft contact (or a member of Microsoft management) when any situation develops that causes the Supplier to operate in violation of this Code of Conduct. While Microsoft Suppliers are expected to self-monitor and demonstrate their...
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...at flights and hotel Small Business Cards The business card offers features as Membership reward points, Travel rewards and flexible payment options. The card has features that provide special reward points on usage at advertising in select media, purchases for shipping, purchases for gas station. It positions with the business requirement of a company. Corporate Cards These are customised cards with specific features to meet the needs of the manager , frequent business travelers and executives. The card has features like online tracking tool which held to manage expenses track spending history and manage the resources.The cards helps to manage cost, maximise control and policy compliance.The cards are targetted at people who have small business that is they cater to young middle income group Prepaid Cards These are prepaid cards and gift cards that can be reloaded These cards can used by people to gift or corporates to reward employeeds. The expenses can be easily controlled since these are prepaid cards Q2. How has American express...
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...Heroism is many things but there are a few things that really show people heroism. Qualities like being able to show restraint and do what needs to be done, being able to control your gifts that you can use to help people instead of hurt them with it, or to be able to keep going even all the odds are stacked against you. Those are just a few qualities of heroism, now let's expand our horizons on these ideas. One the biggest traits of heroism is being able to show restraint, because if you don’t show restraint there isn’t many things separating you from becoming a not so great person. For example if you have a gift to be a marksmen you have an unfair advantage over every living person and if you can’t show restraint things could go horribly wrong. Along with showing restraint you have to do what needs to be done because if you had given up shooting because you would loose control of something or other you still might be the only one in the room that can deal with the...
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...The Gift of Magi and Necklace Comparative Essay March 5, 2015 When you compare and contrast it can lead up to having antonyms or synonyms. Two characters and two short stories that have their similarities and differences is Della in The Gift of the Magi by O. Henry and Mathilde in The Necklace by Guy De Maupassant. It is said that all women like to shop and look fabulous and with Della and Mathilde they both want an accessory they cannot afford, but Della wants to use her possession in a thoughtful way and Mathilde wants to use her possession in a selfish way. Also Mathilde makes everyone sacrifice but in the end she has to sacrifice while with Della, she sacrifices to show her companion how much he is loved. ”She was ransacking the stores for Jim’s present.” (Henry 352). Mathilde in order to get one of the many necessities she wants, she makes her husband sacrifice the money that he wants to save up for himself on her. “ Finally she answered,’ I’m not sure exactly, but I think with four hundred francs I could manage it.’ He turned a bit pale, he had set aside just that amount to buy a rifle so that the following summer, he could join some friends who were getting up a group to shoot larks on the plain near Nanterre.” (Guy De Maupassant 200). Whereas Della sacrifices her most prized item, her hair, to raise money to purchase a gold watch chain for her lover, which he had been wanting for a long time. “She got out her curling irons and lighted the...
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...Teddy Bear (VTB) has adapted to the changes in their industry since their early beginnings. They have been able to find different outlets for their product whether it is web, phone, retail or mail, that still holds true to this day. They operate in many industries such as the plush toys segment, general gifts, clothing apparel, and florist industry. They are able to compete in this market with three main products: toy bears, pajamas, and flowers. They operate in an industry which is highly seasonal and failure to capitalize during peak season would mean lost revenue. The Vermont Teddy Bear product is sold in the playthings industry which is expected to top $80.3 billion by 2012. This product has a high rate of sales during the months of December, February, and May due to the particular holidays that occur in those months. These products are highly customizable which allows it to appeal to more consumers. Sales trends showed that during the peak season most purchases were for adult gifts while the rest of the year were for children. The products are manufactured in Shelburne, Vermont. Another seasonal product for VTB is PajamaGrams which competes in two industries: the general gifts and clothing apparel. Most pajamas are sold through retail outlets such as Macy’s, Target, and Wal-Mart. Unlike the teddy bear brand these products are imported from China and Mexico. The best-selling clothing product came in 2009 with their Hoodie Footie line of pajamas. The pajamas were highly sought...
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...Teddy Bear (VTB) has adapted to the changes in their industry since their early beginnings. They have been able to find different outlets for their product whether it is web, phone, retail or mail, that still holds true to this day. They operate in many industries such as the plush toys segment, general gifts, clothing apparel, and florist industry. They are able to compete in this market with three main products: toy bears, pajamas, and flowers. They operate in an industry which is highly seasonal and failure to capitalize during peak season would mean lost revenue. The Vermont Teddy Bear product is sold in the playthings industry which is expected to top $80.3 billion by 2012. This product has a high rate of sales during the months of December, February, and May due to the particular holidays that occur in those months. These products are highly customizable which allows it to appeal to more consumers. Sales trends showed that during the peak season most purchases were for adult gifts while the rest of the year were for children. The products are manufactured in Shelburne, Vermont. Another seasonal product for VTB is PajamaGrams which competes in two industries: the general gifts and clothing apparel. Most pajamas are sold through retail outlets such as Macy’s, Target, and Wal-Mart. Unlike the teddy bear brand these products are imported from China and Mexico. The best-selling clothing product came in 2009 with their Hoodie Footie line of pajamas. The pajamas were highly sought...
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...and most important example of Odysseus’ inability to resist temptation is when he and his men arrive at the island of the Cyclops. At this island Odysseus makes the choice to explore the cave of a cyclops with a dozen of his men. Once inside the cave his men ask him to just take what they need and leave the island but Odysseus decides to stay and wait for the cyclops out of his desire for presents. “But I would not listen to them, it would have been better this way, not until I could see hum, see if he would give me presents.”(Odyssey 9.228-229) Here Odysseus is tempted by the thought of receiving great gifts from the large cyclops, he is counting on a creature he himself describes as savage to respect the tradition of xenia. When the cyclops, Polyphemus, returns he eats some of Odysseus’s companions and taunts him with the offer that he will eat Odysseus last. Odysseus manages to escape after cleverly telling Polyphemus that his name was Noman and then blinding the cyclops. As the blinded Polyphemus screamed that Noman was killing him the other cyclops ignored...
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...My Spiritual Gifts Part 1 [pic] Eunice T. Payne June 5, 2014 Revised August 13, 2014 INTRODUCTION When I was asked to go online and take a spiritual gift test my first thought was, (“Lord what the world is coming to”?) We really have to rely on the internet for everything these days?” Then I thought hey why not take it what can it hurt, I’ll go on and humor them. As I started to read the questions I felt like the questions needed more substance or needed to be worded differently; not realizing the devil was trying to discourage me from reading what I was about to find out. \ By the time I finished the test it read PASTOR, FAITH, GIVING. Each word had a meaning or explanation for each one. I looked real hard at “Pastor” and laugh then I called my son who is a minister and yes he’s from the old school like his momma. I said son I just took this test and explained to him what is was for. Of course he had the same reaction as I did when I was told about the site. He laughed. Well as we went on in conversation I gave him the end results and said now what I look like being a Pastor. I mean I have been around a lot of spiritual gifted people for most of my life and have been told by several that there’s an anointing on my life or that my light shines bright and have a spirit of victory, but never did I hear anyone say I would be a pastor or fit those shoes. Then a voice said you have been ministering to people young and old for over 20 years and you don’t...
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